What to Expect: The evening will include cocktails and dinner followed by an original, one-night-only performance featuring prominent leaders from Capitol Hill, who will share their Ellington-inspired sophisticated talents. Also during the performance, legendary actor James Earl Jones and Representative Norman Dicks will be honored by Arena Stage with the American Artist and American Voice Awards respectively for their contributions to the national arts community.
Location: The Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW
Date: May 4th
Time: 6 p.m. cocktails; 6:30 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. performance followed by dessert and champagne reception
Attire: Cotton Club attire
Contact: Desiree Urquhart, durquhart@arenastage.org, 202-554-9066, ext. 250
Website: http://www.arenastage.org/about/news/arena-stage-benefit.shtml